India will be out to take an unassailable lead in the five-match series in what could be MS Dhoni s last international game in his hometown in Ranchi.

Dhoni Shastri inspect pitch

MS Dhoni and coach RavI Shastri on Thursday were seen inspecting the pitch ahead of the third ODI. India, who are leading the five-match series 2-0, will be keen to win the third ODI and take an unassailable lead in the series. @AFP

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Shikhar Dhawan batting drills

Shikhar Dhawan, who has been struggling for a while, hit the nets ahead of the third ODI in Ranchi under the watchful eyes of the batting coach Sanjay Bangar. The southpaw had scored 21 in the second ODI before he was out LBW and scored a duck in the first match in Hyderabad. While India may give a chance to KL Rahul in the third ODI, Dhawan’s form at the top will hold a key going into the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. @AFP